Javanese Spice Latte with Cheese Foam Brûlée

Javanese Spice Latte with Cheese Foam Brûlée Recipe

Creamy, spiced, and slightly caramelized on top, this Javanese Spice Latte with Cheese Foam Brûlée is a cozy drink with a playful twist. Warming Indonesian spices meet velvety milk and a lightly torched cheese foam topping for a latte that feels both comforting and indulgent.

This recipe uses Nusa Javanese Spice, inspired by traditional empon empon blends made with layered roots and warming spices. The brûléed cheese foam adds richness and contrast, creating a café style experience at home.

Why You Will Love This Javanese Spice Latte

• Inspired by traditional Indonesian empon empon

• Creamy, lightly sweet cheese foam topping

• Caramelized sugar adds a crisp brûlée finish

• Comforting yet elevated

• Perfect for slow mornings or afternoon rituals

Ingredients

Cheese Foam

• 1/4 cup cream cheese, room temperature

• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

• Pinch of sea salt

• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1/4 cup milk

Latte

• 1 sachet Nusa Javanese Spice

• 6 oz hot water

• 1/2 cup milk

Topping

• Turbinado sugar, or regular sugar

• Grilled banana, optional

How to Make the Cheese Foam

1. In a small mixing bowl, add cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, sea salt, heavy cream, and milk.

2. Using a hand mixer or blender, mix on medium low speed for about 2 minutes.

3. Increase to medium high speed and continue mixing until thickened and creamy, forming soft peaks.

4. Refrigerate until ready to use.

How to Make the Latte

1. Mix one sachet of Javanese Spice with 6 oz hot water. Stir until fully dissolved.

2. Add 1/2 cup milk and gently stir to combine.

3. Spoon a generous layer of cheese foam over the latte.

4. Sprinkle an even layer of sugar on top of the foam.

5. Torch the sugar until caramelized and lightly crisp.

6. Top with grilled banana if desired.

Tips for the Perfect Brûlée Finish

• Make sure the cheese foam is thick enough to hold the sugar layer

• Sprinkle sugar evenly for an even caramelized top

• Let the brûlée sit for a few seconds before serving to allow the sugar to harden

• Serve immediately for the best texture contrast

How to Serve

This latte is perfect for:

• Cozy weekend mornings

• A café style treat at home

• Dessert in a glass

• Impressing guests with something unexpected